PCS Device Refresh

Pitt County Schools in North Carolina is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of 4,630 Lenovo 100e Gen5 Chromebook devices (Part#83T7S07900) for grades 3-12 student replacement, along with 4,630 Google Education Licenses and comprehensive white glove services. The deliverables include device preparation, delivery, Chrome enrollment, and access to a Chromebook bulk management tool, with all devices requiring Accidental Damage Protection coverage through August 2030. Technical specifications mandate a minimum of 8GB RAM, 64GB SSD, MediaTek processor, 11-inch non-touchscreen display, USB-A and USB-C ports with USB-C charging preferred, Wi-Fi 5 capability, and four-year Google support coverage. The Accidental Damage Protection must include coverage from local repair facilities with courier service options, no limits on repair frequency, authentic Lenovo parts, authorized OEM repair centers, and certified technicians. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on price, quality, reputation, conformity with specifications, delivery schedule, warranty coverage, and vendor experience. Sealed bids must be submitted to Julie Simpson at Pitt County Schools, 1717 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27834, with all deliveries required by July 31, 2026, and the RFQ was posted on March 25, 2026, with a due date of April 9, 2026.

Bidders must be approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) on the North Carolina State Contract 204A and must submit three references from similar-sized public school districts within the last three years. All bids must include full-cost, cash pricing with all taxes, fees, and freight (FOB) included in the bid price. The RFQ does not specify any set-asides or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documentation. Pitt County Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may reissue the solicitation if no bid proves advantageous. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation, though the scope of 4,630 devices with accompanying licenses and services suggests a significant contract award.